Paint Shop Maintenance Planner

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in King Abdullah Economic City is seeking a Paint Shop Maintenance Planner to ensure the reliability and efficiency of paint shop equipment. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and over three years of relevant experience in maintenance planning. Strong technical skills, including CMMS proficiency, are essential. Join us to contribute to the future of luxury electric vehicles.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an automotive or industrial paint shop environment.
• Strong understanding of paint shop processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for paint shop equipment.
• Create, assign, and close work orders in the CMMS.
• Monitor spare parts inventory levels to ensure availability.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Infor EAM

Job description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Paint Shop Maintenance Planner is responsible to ensure the reliability, availability, and efficiency of paint shop equipment and facilities by developing and executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans. Maintenance Planning Engineer plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance resources, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in the paint shop.

You Will:

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all paint shop equipment (e.g., robots, ovens, booths, conveyors, pumps)
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations
• Plan and track predictive maintenance activities using condition monitoring tools and data

Work Order Management

• Create, assign, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities, spare parts usage, and labor hours

Spare Parts & Inventory

• Monitor spare parts inventory levels and coordinate with the procurement team to ensure availability of critical components
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and availability

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns and major repairs
• Analyze root causes of recurring failures and recommend long-term solutions
• Participate in Kaizen, TPM, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs
• Analyze maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, OEE) and implement improvement actions

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory compliance.

You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an automotive or industrial paint shop environment.
• Proficiency in CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM).
• Strong understanding of paint shop processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with robotic painting systems (e.g., ABB, FANUC).
• Familiarity with HVAC, air handling, and filtration systems used in paint shops.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.